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College Testing: 8 ways to start planning for the ACT and SAT

Education November 2024
If your child is planning on attending college, having a good ACT or SAT score can help them stand out and increase their chance of acceptance. While these tests are taken in 11th grade, planning begins well before- hand. Here are a few ways to prepare and maximize testing opportunities. ...
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Fall Fun Weekday Events in Northeast Ohio

Featured Parenting Things to do
Skip the weekend crowds and give your little one some extra space to explore a pumpkin patch, pick apples, go on a hayride and more during these weekday fall events. ...
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Not-So-Scary Halloween: Get in the spirit of the season without experiencing the chills

2024 Editions Featured Magazine October 2024
From big jumping spiders and oversized webs to crazed looking clowns and 12-foot skeletons, Halloween brings out all the thrills and chills of the spooky season. While some kids might feel pure excitement about all the ghoulish decorations, costumes and trick-or-treating, there’s some who may experience some increased fear and anxiety during the Halloween season.  ...
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What’s Streaming: Family-Friendly Movies and Shows to Watch in October 2024

2024 Editions Magazine October 2024
It’s the spooky season and what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than with a show or movie. Here’s a few Halloween movies and shows for kids and teens available on various streaming platforms this fall. ...
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Preschool Behaviors and How to Handle Them

2024 Editions August 2024 Featured
As your little one enters the preschool years, you may start to experience some new and challenging behaviors. Here's a few ways to handle some of these common behaviors.     ...
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Adventures in Bloom: Sunflower Fields to Explore Around Northeast Ohio

Featured Things to do
It’s officially the time of year when rows of towering sunflowers begin popping up in farm fields and gardens across Northeast Ohio. Take a stroll through a maze of these whimsical beauties, snap some family photos, cut your own bouquet or enjoy the sunflower fields during these last days of summer.  ...
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Fur, Fins or Feathers? A Family-Friendly Pet Guide

2024 Editions August 2024 Featured Magazine
From companionship, to helping your children learn responsibility, there are many benefits of adding a pet to your family. Before you make the commitment, there are a few important things to consider to make sure you’re making a pawsome choice. Check out our guide and also some fun pet facts to share with kids. ...
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Beachwood Opens New Playground

Featured Things to do Worth Noting
Just in time for summer, the City of Beachwood has opened a brand-new playground. The expansive play space includes modern features for all ages and abilities including climbing structures, slides, interactive play features, musical elements, sand box, swings, zip line and more. ...
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Courtney Covers Motherhood: Q&A With Local Influencer Courtney Ottrix

2024 Editions Featured Magazine May 2024
The Cleveland mom influencer shares her favorite local family-friendly spots, her “mom hacks” and more. ...
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Family-Friendly Live Performances Around Northeast Ohio in 2024

Things to do
Northeast Ohio boasts an array of performing arts venues, offering everything from community productions to hit Broadway titles to music concerts and other performances. Here’s a look at some of the family-friendly live performances and programs scheduled in 2024. ...
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